—Paula Panzarella
May 1st was a great day in New Haven for international solidarity and community. The celebration on the Green was a bold proclamation of peace and showed an unyielding determination for justice. Numerous unions participated in the rally and march to support immigrant and workers’ rights. John Olsen, President of the CT AFL-CIO addressed the crowd, numerous musicians and poets took to the stage, and students from Katherine Brennan and Worthington Hooker schools created their “Family Work History Project.” There were fun activities from the traditional Maypole to hula-hooping and juggling. We thank the International Association for a grant that helped fund our activities. New photos are being added to our website www.maydaynewhaven.org.
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